Activity 1
Complete the table below to identify and reflect on those factors and plan actions for each.
| Recognition/ Reflection |
Action |
| What helps my learning? |
How can I utilise this? |
| Example: “Discussing the topic with others” |
· Set up a study group of like-minded peers· Engage with the online community |
| Prioritising tasks |
- Make a to-do list in order of importance/when the work is due
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| Making my own notes |
- After lectures, I should look over lecture notes to ensure I have understood everything and not missed anything out
- Do further reading to expand on points made in lectures so that my notes are in depth
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| Colour |
- Create mind maps/ diagrams/notes in lots of colour
- Use highlighters and different coloured pens
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| Working in a quiet space |
- Make use of the library’s silent section
- Stay clear of music and television whilst completing work
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| Being tidy |
- Have a pile of work that is still to be done and work that is completed
- Have one place to keep all my books so I can access them when I need to
- Keep notes in separate folders for each module
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| Recognition/Reflection |
Action |
| What hinders my learning? |
How can I address this factor? |
| Example: “I’m easily distracted” |
· Study in a place where distractions are minimal· Read lecture notes before the lecture and then take notes lectures to keep me focused |
| Phone |
- Turn off my phone when I’m trying to do work
- Only check phone when I am having a break
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| I lose focus if I have to read lots |
- Read a small section at a time
- Take time to understand what I am reading
- Don’t read late at night
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| Putting off doing work |
- Give myself a treat for completing work e.g. allow myself to watch Eastenders if I complete however many pieces of work
- Make time every day and night to do work and outwith that time I can do things that I want to do
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| Getting myself stressed out |
- Believe in myself
- Give myself plenty of time to do tasks
- Take breaks when I feel like I’m becoming stressed
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